Is Cuba safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Cuba for solo female travelers?
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based on 31 experiences from female travelers
Cuba, Family travel
I was in Cuba towards the Resorts with my family and the workers there were very nice to me and my family. I felt safe walking at night around by myself and met some great people from other countries.
Posted: July 19, 2025Cuba, Family travel
I welt safe when in groups, but that might be because I only speak rudimentary Spanish. The food was mainly chicken, rice and beans. It is very affordable, but can get repetitive after a couple of weeks. Especially for a vegan diet its not the best country. The people were amazing though, very mice and open to chat. And the country is beautiful and very interesting with its history. I don't think you get quite this authentic an experience in most countries anymore.
Posted: April 4, 2025Experienced: February, 2024Cuba, Solo travel
Cuba is a much underrated country. It has so much to offer culture wise. The people are very friendly. It’s common to stay at peoples private houses, therefore one supports the locals. The food was great and I can’t say anything bad about Cuba. However as a woman I wouldn’t travel solo again because men are very forward in approaching and flirting.
Posted: July 11, 2024Experienced: July, 2024How safe is Cuba for women?
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Havana
Havana, like any other place, has its good and bad neighborhoods. In some places you can walk confidently and in others you should be extra careful. At night, I wouldn’t walk alone or carry my phone carelessly at all times, because if opportunity presents someone could take advantage of this. I could walk alone at night if I had to but I would always try to have someone with me or avoid long distances if possible. Kidnap or murder are definitely not common it’s mostly robbery what worries me the most but with due precaution you can feel at ease about it. In this case I’m always happy to provide tips. Cuba has the nasty reputation of the place where women are “easy” to get due to historical reasons so it’s common to see people who are overly friendly to women but Cuban women have made ourselves be respected so even if you were to find a person who tries to harass you, you would be surrounded by people who would also not let that stand. If you are in trouble in Cuba, you can be sure that someone near you will help you or guide you in the right direction. Just need to make sure that the person you are choosing to trust is actually being helpful and not trying to take advantage of you. Because let’s be honest, in every corner of the world there’s one of those.
Posted: September 4, 2025Havana
Havana all in all is a safe city, compared to other LATAM cities. It used to be very safe, but this past few years it has gotten a bit dangerous. I wouldn't recommend walking alone at night or talking to strangers everywhere; most of them end up asking for money.
Posted: January 27, 2025
Raquel
Havana
Havana is a dangerous city when you are a woman alone, especially at night. There are multiple cases of rape, murder, and kidnapping. The victims are usually women and children. However, this usually doesn't happen to tourists (I've never heard of a tourist being raped or murdered here), you might just be robbed. The security system is more effective for tourists than for locals, and you will have more protection than I, a local. In recent years, Havana has gone through many situations (political problems) that have left an impact on the people.
Posted: January 6, 2025Safety in Cuba
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I'm a geological engineer and currently work as a technical support worker at a software development company, so I have plenty of freedom of movement. I love nature and outdoor activities: hiking, diving, camping, reading, and dancing. I'd love to meet strong women who want to explore my country and help them get to know it.
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Karla
Havana
About me
Well, I’m an introverted person, also suspect I have ADHD although it’s not prescribed but I check all the boxes which means I have swings of energy throughout the day. But I’m always easy to approach, I’m a good listener when I’m not in high energy mode, in which case I promise that I’m also a good listener it’s just that I need to move to release energy otherwise I can’t focus. Turns out I’m good in crisis due to the ADHD. If I don’t know something at the beginning I’ll start slow but as soon as I get the hang of it I’ll start pacing up and even finding ways to do it better. I’m open to vulnerability, I encourage people around me to be vulnerable around me if they need to and make sure they know it’s ok if they don’t want to. I always strive for honesty even when it’s hard for me. I’m responsable although since my mind goes kinda crazy I sometimes can be a bit messy but as soon as the hyperfocus kicks in I’m the tidiest person there is, if you have something similar happening to you would love some tips.
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Fernanda
Santa Clara
About me
I'm a geological engineer and currently work as a technical support worker at a software development company, so I have plenty of freedom of movement. I love nature and outdoor activities: hiking, diving, camping, reading, and dancing. I'd love to meet strong women who want to explore my country and help them get to know it.
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